California turns to Algarve for drought survival secrets
The way that the Algarve tackled its “worst drought ever” has sparked the interest of institutions in California Institutions in the drought-prone state of California in the USA are looking
Algarve hotels expect busier Easter than last year
Hotels in Algarve are expecting to have up to 80% of their rooms booked for Easter The Algarve’s hotel industry is expecting a busier Easter season than last year’s, according
Portugal among top three most attractive countries for hotel investment in Europe
Only Spain and Italy rank as more attractive Portugal has ranked as the third most attractive destination for hotel investment in Europe in the European Hotels Investor Intentions Survey 2025,
Renovations begin at iconic Praia da Rocha fortress garden
One of Praia da Rocha’s most emblematic locations is undergoing a revamp to restore it to its former glory The municipal council of Portimão has announced the start of renovations
Tavira Carnival parade to feature 1,500 students and teachers
Children’s parade on February 27 Carnival festivities in Tavira will begin on Thursday, February 27 at 10am with a vibrant children’s parade at Praça da República and Jardim do Coreto.
Alcoutim launches public tender for construction of four houses
The houses are designed to blend with the landscape The municipal council of Alcoutim has approved a public tender for the construction of four single-storey, semi-detached houses near Ermida da
Carlos Ludovico announced as new Algarve director of ICNF
Ludovico succeeds Joaquim Castelão Rodrigues Carlos Ludovico is the new regional director of the Institute of Nature and Forest Conservation (ICNF) in the Algarve. Previously head of Licensing and Rural
Loulé’s famous Carnival parades return in March
Poking fun at current topics is one of the cornerstones of Carnival, and Loulé will be no exception Loulé is gearing up for the 2025 edition of its famous Carnival
Faro mayor and councillor to face trial over alleged urban planning violations
Rogério Bacalhau and Sophie Matias have denied any wrongdoing Faro mayor Rogério Bacalhau and councillor Sophie Matias are set to face trial for allegedly violating urban planning regulations in the
4.7 earthquake rocks Lisbon
“The whole building was shaking,” a Portuguese influencer said in a video just minutes after the earthquake An earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter scale rocked the Portuguese capital of